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    Cartilage Removal on Euro mounts

    Pressure washer, start waaaay back and use very carefully. The delicate nasal bones are about all that can be damaged, some just blow them out.
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    Scope recommendations for Kimber Mountain Ascent?

    I agree with the above,, I own 2 Mountain Accents, one in 280AI and the other 30-06, Had the Luppys on them and upgraded to a Z3 on one and a Z5 on the other for better low light and ability to dial.
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    Welcome Kodiak Combos, DIY Sitka Blacktails on Kodiak!

    Mr Jeff runs a great operation, my wife and I had a wonderful trip with Kodiak Combos, wonderful accommodations, great fishing and an idyllic setting.
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    Tripod height for sheep trip

    I never stand while glassing for sheep, so a short and stout carbon fiber tripod is what I use. Weight being important, being the main reason for the shorter one. Plus wind can cause motion blur, so another reason to use short and stout.
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    Spotter weight??

    I enjoy watching critters in my spotter, so much so, I always pack my glass. Alpha glass is worth the weight and cost if you are judging legality, if just wanting to find something most of the cheaper options work just fine. But, I can tell you that my ATX 95mm Swaro has earned it place in my...
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    Am I on the right track?

    How I roll,, I research velocity and load data for my chosen bullet/powder combo. I prefer to have both the rifle and a fired case, fire in the rifle I'm loading for on the bench. I measure the fired case to know what I need to size my cases to in order to ensure the cases fit and cycle in the...
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    Bear bags in sheep country

    My experience is that sheep country is bear country, we have killed bears or could have on almost every sheep hunt I have been on. I have had bears all around my camps and never had a bear fool with backpack food. Now game meat is another matter, have had to kill one bear that would not leave my...
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    Concerns for Antigun area sheep numbers along the Dalton highway

    My partner and I took a couple nice rams in 2017,, not many know, but there are folks that rifle hunt within the corridor. I watched a couple native hunters kill two within sight of the road in the pass.
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    Lightweight rifle sling?

    I run the gunbearer too, like to have the rifle hands free without the pack for a variety of reasons. I tried the para cord and it cut into my neck too much. The nylon sling attachments and a sewn 1 inch piece of webbing is about is light as I could come up with. Been using for for years with...
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    2019 Sheep "meatpole"

    Some of the tastiest meat I've ever eaten.
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    Lightweight rifle sling?

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    Alaska Dall sheep opening day 2021?

    10th of Aug every year, regardless of what day it falls on for the general season.
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    Sleeping Bag for Brooks Range

    Sheep hunted the Brooks for many years,, conditions from 50s at night to teens. I Use a system similar to yours, you will be fine. I pack puffy jacket and pants for glassing and long sits, I wear these in my quilt on cold nights.
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    How are you carrying your Swaro 95mm?

    Mine stays in my pack under the center zip. I'm running a SG pack now, but do the same with my Kifaru EMR II.
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    Show me your moose mounts!!

    Here is a Euro I did with my Bull,, I cut the teeth off the skull too.
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    Glassing stool for packing

    Amazon has them... https://www.amazon.com/Skua-case-Swarovski-ATX-Objective/dp/B011Y79QUW https://www.amazon.com/Skua-case-Swarovski-ATX-Eyepiece/dp/B011Y79E86/ref=sr_1_21?keywords=kite+optics&qid=1563668025&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-21
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    Glassing stool for packing

    I believe I bought it from B&H, online purchase for sure,, but it was awhile back. I know I have searched for others that have ask me about it. Most listings are for overseas sources now.
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    Glassing stool for packing

    It is a Kite, they can be hard to find. I much prefer it over the swaro cover. https://www.kiteoptics.com/en/nature/product/51/skua-swarovski-atx/
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    Glassing stool for packing

    I like a taller chair/stool for using the angled eye piece, much easier on the neck and back.
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    Glassing stool for packing

    I have the same spotter and use one of these with it...

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